The FastTrack bundle includes the following to help you accelerate your consulting career:
82 total lessons
17 total modules
30+ hours of total video teaching
Downloadable resources
After completing these courses, you’ll be well on your way to utilizing Excel and PowerPoint the way consultants do! See below for a detailed breakdown of each course.
Excel for Consulting
Module 1: Intro to Excel
Lesson 1: How Excel is Used in Consulting
Lesson 2: Intro to the Course
Module 2: Intro to Excel Shortcuts
Lesson 3: Navigating around Excel
Lesson 4: Navigating around Excel (Expert)
Lesson 5: Moving in Excel (Shortcut Drills)
Lesson 6: Selecting in Excel (Shortcut Drills)
Lesson 7: Copy/Pasting in Excel (Shortcut Drills)
Lesson 8: Formatting in Excel
Lesson 9: Formatting in Excel (Expert)
Lesson 10: Overall Set-Up (Format Drills)
Lesson 11: Filters (Format Drills)
Lesson 12: Top Shortcuts (Format Drills)
Lesson 13: Cell Menu (Format Drills)
Module 3: Excel Foundation and Formulas
Lesson 14: Using Formulas for Excel
Lesson 15: Anchoring (Format Drills)
Lesson 16: Data Cleaning in Excel
Lesson 17: Entering Data in Excel (Expert)
Lesson 18: Model Types and Model Theory
Module 4: Market Sizing Models
Lesson 19: Market Sizing Model Theory
Lesson 20: Market Sizing Model (Expert)
Module 5: Profitability Models
Lesson 21: Profitability Model Theory
Lesson 22: Creating a Revenue Model (Expert)
Lesson 23: Total Fixed Cost Allocation
Lesson 24: Creating a Cost Model (Expert)
Lesson 25: Creating a Profit Model (Expert)
Module 6: Market Study Models
Lesson 26: Market Study Model Theory
Lesson 27: Customer Model (Expert)
Lesson 28: Competitor Model (Expert)
Lesson 29: Market Entry Model (Expert)
Module 7: M&A Models
Lesson 30: M&A Model Theory
Lesson 31: DCF Model Theory
Lesson 32: Building a Simple DCF
Lesson 33: Creating an M&A Model – DCF (Expert)
Module 8: Data Analysis
Lesson 34: Data Analysis Overview
Lesson 35: Math and Conditional Math (Expert)
Lesson 36: Data Analysis via Data Discovery
Lesson 37: Data Discovery (Expert)
Lesson 38: Reference Functions (Expert)
Lesson 39: Pivot Tables (Expert)
Lesson 40: Regressions and Advanced Analysis
Module 9: Graphs and Charts in Excel
Lesson 41: Chart Theory
Lesson 42: Creating Charts (Expert)
Module 10: Conclusion and Next Steps
Lesson 43: Macros Intro and Advanced Excel
Lesson 44: Summary and Conclusion
Additional Resources
Excel shortcut and formula cheat sheet download
Level 2 Prompts
Fortune 1000 Analysis
Fortune 500 Political Affiliations
Refrigeration Market Sizing
Refrigeration Pricing Model
Refrigeration Target Customers
Refrigeration Valuation Model
There are 10 modules made up of 44 total lessons. 16 of these lessons are expert videos where you see us work on screen. In addition, there are 6 “Level 2” lessons that are real-world prompts. You receive initial data sets to download so you can work along with us, as well as our final data sets to download as well. You also receive an Excel shortcut and formula cheat sheet to download.
PowerPoint for Consulting
Module 1: How PowerPoint is Used in Consulting
How PowerPoint is Used in Consulting
Foundations of Powerful PowerPoint
PowerPoint for Consulting 101
Module 2: Structure – The Foundation of a Successful Deck
PowerPoint Structure
Story Planning
Workstreams from a Manager’s Perspective
Slide Deck Best Practices
Pyramid Principle Background
Pyramid Principle…Principles
Pyramid Principle Application
MECE
Module 3: PowerPoint Format – Making a Great Looking Deck
PowerPoint Format
Elements of Consulting Slides
Navigating around PowerPoint
Module 4: Data Visualization
Consulting Insights
3 Types of Consulting Visuals
Data Slide Deep Dive
Emphasis for Storytelling
Finalizing Client-Ready Decks
Module 5: Developing Presentation Mastery
Presenting to Executives
Solo vs Group Presentations
3 Tips for Advanced Presentation Technique
6 Tips for Presentation Success
Module 6: Firm Specific Presentation Styles
6 Differences in Firm Presentation Styles
McKinsey Style Presentations
BCG Style Presentations
Bain Style Presentations
Deloitte Style Presentations
Assimilating to Firm Style
Developing Presentation Mastery
Module 7: Solving the Written Case Interview
Written Case Overview
Expert Video 1 – Electric Bus Co. Case Overview
Expert Video 2 – Creating Structure for the Presentation
Expert Video 3 – Tackling the Data Analysis
Expert Video 4 – Developing the Story
Presenting a Written Case
Expert Video 5 – Practicing and Modifying the Presentation (Bain-style)
Expert Video 6 – Presenting the Electric Bus Co. Deck
Module 8: Additional Resources for PowerPoint
The Electric Bus Company Presentation
PowerPoint for Consulting shortcuts (PC & Mac)
You also get to see us build and present a consulting slide deck off of a real case. You receive a certificate of completion at the end!
Accelerate your consulting career! Learn how to use Excel (scenario analysis) and PowerPoint (executive/persuasive presentation) the way consultants do. Two of our most popular courses in one low-price bundle.